Visualization of the Colon Through Use of the Magnetic Flexible Endoscope (MFE) in Participants W… (NCT06989424) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Visualization of the Colon Through Use of the Magnetic Flexible Endoscope (MFE) in Participants With Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
United States6 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
In this study, the investigators will test the ability of the Magnetic Flexible Endoscope (MFE) to travel through the colon of people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The MFE is a device made of ultra-flexible tubing that contains a camera, light, and magnet at the tip. The tip of the tube is about the size of a penny. The magnet inside the tip allows the MFE to be moved through the colon by a second magnet attached to a robotic arm that is outside the body. The purpose of this study is to see how the MFE travels through the colon of IBD patients and if it is tolerable.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female, 18 to 70 years of age
* Able to provide written informed consent
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class \< 3
* No significant medical problems
* Abdominal circumference \< 96 cm
* Stable, non-flaring inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who do not meet inclusion criteria
* Patients who are unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
* Magnetic implants and wearable devices (such as insulin pumps)
* Females who are pregnant. As part of routine pre-operative care, all females of childbearing potential will undergo either urine or blood pregnancy testing.
* Cancer positive subjects or any patients currently undergoing any treatment or therapy to treat, cure, or mitigate cancer.
* Symptoms consistent with coronavirus (COVID-19) --- pyrexia, new persistent cough, or anosmia --- or a positive coronavirus (COVID-19) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) swab result
* Previous incomplete or failed colonoscopy
* Colonic resection
* Severe diverticulosis
* Known or suspected colonic stricture
* Previous radiation therapy to the abdomen or pelvis
* Actively flaring inflammatory bowel condition (e.g. active flare of IBD or diverticulitis)
* Known or suspected bowel obstruction
* Presence of ascites
* Participants taking anticoagulant medications or antiplatelet therapy (excluding aspirin) within the last 3 days
* Known coagulation disorder (INR ≥ 1.5 or platelets \< 150 …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.